Rt.18 Southbound East Brunswick Will Close Thursday, Friday Night

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - As part of the roadwork going on in East Brunswick, Route 18 southbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured between Racetrack Road and Arthur Street as the pavement project advances.

Beginning Thursday at 10 p.m. until Friday at 6 a.m., Route 18 southbound is scheduled to be closed from Arthur Street to Racetrack Road. The closure is necessary to install gas lines and drainage infrastructure. The following detour will be in place:

Route 18 southbound Detour:

• Motorists on Route 18 southbound will be directed to turn right onto Arthur Street
• Turn left onto Summerhill Road/CR 613
• Turn left onto Racetrack Road, back to Route 18

This work is part of the $86.1 million federally funded Route 18, East Brunswick, Drainage and Pavement Rehabilitation project that will make repairs on approximately four and a half miles of Route 18 in East Brunswick, Middlesex County.

Work includes milling and paving, improvements to the drainage systems and stormwater basins, utility relocation, installation of new sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps and upgrading guiderail.

Improvements will also be made to various intersections throughout the project limits. The project is expected to be completed in late 2027.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information.

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